McMillan raising most cash in city mayor race

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With the county election out of the way, candidates running for city offices are racing to raise cash for the Nov. 4 election.

So far, Incumbent Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has raised far more than her two challengers – City Council members Jeff Burkhart and Bill Summers – combined. She's also been raising money for this year's race far longer.

According to campaign financial reports filed with the Montgomery County Elections Office, McMillan has raised $61,251 for this year's race since appointing a treasurer in August of 2012. That included $9,400 from two political action committees and a number of large donations from individuals.

Summers reported receiving $32,606 in campaign contributions since appointing a treasurer in August of 2013. Of that, $5,000 was donated by Summers himself, and on top of that, Summers loaned his campaign another $26,000, for a total war chest of $58,606.

Burkhart, who entered the race for city mayor in late May, loaned his campaign $4,100 and had transferred $94 left over from his race for city council, according to the financial reports.

The most recent reports were filed at the end of the second quarter, so these numbers do not include contributions made in July or August.

The Leaf-Chronicle recently reviewed the financial disclosures to see who the largest contributors were to candidates in the city mayor race. Contributions of $1,000 or more are listed below. Individuals can donate up to $1,500 to one candidate. Political Action Committees can contribute a maximum of $7,500 to a campaign. Candidates can give or loan their campaigns as much they want.